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Hyperlipidemia
Weight Management
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Wellness
Recipes

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Improving Triglycerides with Nutrition

When reading our blood cholesterol results, there are usually several things that are measured: Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides, and VLDL(sometimes). While most of these are different types of cholesterol, there is one that is not actually cholesterol, but will influence it: Triglycerides. In this article, we’ll review what Triglycerides are, and how to improve it.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Mar 15, 2022

Healthier Lifestyle Cooking Tips

Healthier cooking does not mean creating bland and boring food. Healthy food can be delicious too - when made with the right ingredients and cooked in a healthier way! Some healthy cooking techniques include: choosing better carbohydrates, swapping the protein, using less fat, and switching up your cooking methods.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Mar 15, 2022

The Low-Carb Diet: Is It Better?

Not all people with diabetes need to be on a low-carb or very-low-carb diet to manage their diabetes. Instead, focus on following a diet that consists of an adequate amount of high quality carbs. If you really want to try a low-carb diet for either weight loss or diabetes, consult your primary care physician first.

Yiwen Lu, MS, RD
Mar 11, 2022

Healthier Mexican Meals

Regardless if you are eating a home-cooked meal or restaurant food, you can (usually) keep your diet and routine nutritious and healthy. Read on to explore some healthier Mexican meal options.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Mar 11, 2022

Healthy Eating for Diabetes

Eating healthy seems quite intuitive. But when you start reading and asking questions, it's not so simple. What raises glucose? What are ‘Diabetic’ foods? What should I avoid? Let’s answer these questions, and give you solutions!

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Mar 11, 2022

Change Your Salty Ways

Are you worried about salt in your diet? Well, if your face feels puffy, clothes are a little tighter, or ankles are a little swollen, chances are, you’re right to wonder about salt and sodium in your diet. There are several things you can do in just 3 weeks to reduce bloating, lower your salt and sodium intake, and lower your cravings for it. Read on to find out how.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Mar 11, 2022

What Should I Eat for My Kidney Health? Nutrition for Stage 3 to 4 Kidney Disease

While exercising regularly and taking medicines as prescribed by your health care provider may help slow down the progression of kidney disease, when you already have kidney disease, how you eat makes a huge difference. Read more to learn the some great nutrition tips for kidney disease in all the different stages.

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Mar 10, 2022

Is Tonight a Takeout Night?

It may seem ideal to have home-cooked food always available. However, that may not always be practical or possible. We may need a break from cooking, cleaning dishes, or just need time to relax. There may be guilt or shame about ordering out as if cooking a homemade meal is always better. However, ordering takeout food tonight can still be part of a healthy lifestyle!

Nina Ghamrawi, MS, RD, CDE
Mar 8, 2022